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| capital | Rabat |
| currency | Moroccan Dirham (MAD) |
| population | 32,644,370 (2012) |
| Power Systems | 220V/50Hz (C and E sockets) |
| country code | 212 |
| Time zone | WET (UTC); summer: WEST (UTC 1) |
| Language | ArabicAnd Berber is the official language, FrenchSometimes used as business language |
| Emergency call | 15 (emergency medical service, fire department), 19 (police agency), 112 (police agency), 212-177 (Royal Gendarmerie) |
| Driving direction | right |
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Kingdom of Morocco（Arabic: المغرب,English: Morocco) YesAfricaA monarchy in the northwest. Its east andAlgeriaBordered by the actual control of its southWestern SaharaRegion andMauritaniaClose to the west, facing the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and separated to the northGibraltarStrait andMediterraneanandPortugal、SpainFacing each other. Morocco occupied Western Sahara in 1979, but its rights in Western Sahara have not been recognized by any country in the world, but the League of Arab States clearly recognizes Western Sahara as Moroccan territory. Morocco considers its bordersCeutaandMelillaIt should be its territory, but it is actually under the jurisdiction of Spain. removeArabicIn addition, there are many local languages in Morocco, andFrenchwithSpanishAlso used at the same time.
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Travel experiencedAmericaThe reporter Richard Harding Davis (1864-1916) once said that "Morocco is an excellent country steeped in a high degree of civilization." Regardless of whether this is true or not, Morocco today is one of the most advanced Muslim countries, maintaining close economic and cultural ties with the free Western countries, while also maintaining its own civilized characteristics. Although there were people living in this land of Morocco long ago, including towns established by Phoenicians, Carthage, Rome, and Vandals, the country remained until the Berber Revolution (739-743) overthrew it. The Arab rule was unified for the first time. Under the successor Islamic Caliphate, Morocco ruled the vast Maghreb, Northwest Africa including the Atlas Mountains and Rif Mountains, Western Sahara, and the southern coast of the Mediterranean. In 1554, Mohammed Sheikh, Sultan of the Saad Dynasty, became the ruler of Morocco. In the next century, Morocco successfully prevented European and Ottoman Turkish invasions and became the only Arab country not under Ottoman rule. In the 17th century, the Allawi dynasty replaced the Saad dynasty, and this dynasty continued to rule with a constitutional monarchy. Although Morocco has been a protectorate of France and Spain for fifty years, it became independent again in 1956.
geography
Most of the terrain in Morocco today is high mountains; the Rif Mountains are adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea and stretch from the northwest to the northeast, while the Atlas Mountains also extend from the northeast through central Morocco to the southwest. The Western Sahara Desert covers most of the southeastern part of the country. The Maghreb lies between the Atlas Mountains in the north and the Mediterranean coast.
The plains along the coast have been planted in large quantities since the earliest residents came to this area. The Rif Mountains are relatively barren, and the vegetation is grass and moss, but the higher Atlas Mountains are rich in oak, juniper, and cedar forests. In addition, in most historical records, there are also many hunting animals. On the contrary, there are only sand dunes and rocky surfaces on the Sahara, with occasional oasis interspersed among them. When other peoples live along the rich coastline, the steep Rif Mountains and Atlas Mountains have given the Berber aboriginal people a good opportunity to rise.
climate
The climate is Mediterranean; the south is the dry Sahara. Therefore, the northern part of Morocco is wet and cold in winter and dry and warm in summer, while the Sahara is extremely hot and has little rainfall.
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| South coast of the mediterranean Including various towns, severalSpainEnclaves and some important ports. |
| North Atlantic Coast Located on the northern half of the Moroccan coast, there are the capitals Rabat and Casablanca, dotted with leisurely beach towns. |
| South Atlantic Coast The southern coast is more relaxing, with beautiful beach towns like Essaouira and Agadir. |
| Plateau area Including the Greater Atlas Mountains and surrounding areas, such asMarrakech。 |
| Central Atlas Including the Central Atlas Mountains and surrounding areas, such asFeswithMeknes。 |
| Sahara Morocco’s vast desert region borders Algeria. Camel rides and sand dunes are the characteristic tourism projects here. |
| Anti-Atlas region Located in the southern part of the country, including from the city of Taroudant to the border of Western Sahara. |
As from the perspective of travellers,Western SaharaThe tourist conditions are significantly different, so it is treated as an independent entity. This is not an endorsement of the political opinions of any party in the sovereignty dispute. |
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Ramadan Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and the most sacred month, lasting 29 to 30 days. During this time, Muslims will fast during the day and almost all restaurants will not open before dusk. From morning to night, Muslims cannot eat anything (including water, cigarettes). Non-Muslims do not have to comply, but try not to eat in public because it is impolite. The length of work will also be shortened. The exact date of Ramadan depends on local astronomical observations, which may vary from country to country. Ramadan ends atEid Mubarak, This festival may last for several days.
If you plan to visit Morocco during Ramadan, please seeTraveling during Ramadan。 |
